Kinney Homecare Respiratory Therapist

KPH Healthcare Services•Camden, NY

12d•$72,000 - $77,000

About The Position

Overview Job Summary : A driven individual will perform Respiratory functions in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization, agency and Kinney Homecare. All functions shall be performed in accordance with the established policies and practices and state Respiratory Therapist Practice Act. He/She will work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team for the best patient/customer outcomes, education, instruction and compliance of patients. The Respiratory Therapist delivers care to patients/customers as delegated by the Respiratory Care Manager.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
Current license to practice as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the state(s) of employment
Valid driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance coverage per Kinney Homecare policy.
Minimum of one year of experience in a DME (Durable Medical Equipment) field or setting with equivalent
Primarily medium in nature with exerting up to 35 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, bend or otherwise move objects, involves sitting, walking, standing, driving, talking, hearing, reaching.
Ability to work at a desk for up to eight hours per day.
Drug test
Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

Responsibilities

Provides professional respiratory care in the DME setting as defined within the Respiratory Therapists scope of practice.
Provides exceptional patient communication, education and support.
Represents Kinney Homecare through professional appearance and attitude
Responsible for set up and instruction of respiratory equipment such as but not limited to Cpap, Bipap, RADs, Oxygen, Cough Assist, High volume compressors, ventilators and oximeters
Clinician will play an active role in compliance to meet insurance guidelines while promoting a healthy sleep lifestyle.
Provides follow up phone calls within the required 72 Hr timeframe for respiratory equipment
The Respiratory Therapist will be a resource to patients when the need arises for troubleshooting equipment.
Responsible for patient mask fittings/Interface and utilizing the “Mask Warranty Program”
Responsible for becoming familiar with on-line/Web based programs for downloads, utilizing VirtuOx and processing orders
Responsible for home set up of equipment if required
Responsible for participating in an on-call responsibility if required
Requires use of personal vehicle and a valid drivers license
Communicates information with staff, referral sources, physician offices, patients and peers on a timely basis, consistent with agency policy and urgency of the situation and through complete and accurate documentation in Brightree.
Ensures accuracy, completeness and timeliness of clinical documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with policies and Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe
Demonstrates safe practice and Infection Control in the use of
Seeks education/training or assistance with areas of
Stays current on LCDs, Medicare billing and dispensing guidelines
Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs IE: Bridge/DME training in a timely manner or as assigned
Accepts responsibility for professional nursing
Follows and stays current with applicable state and federal laws and company Policy and Procedures and renewal of his/her license.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job and patient/customer PHI
Refrains from discussing client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who do not have a legitimate interest in the
Attends scheduled clinical meetings as required
Assists in the orientation/training new staff
May serve as a back up to other employee’s vacations, illness or other periods of time.
Perform other duties as assigned